Family Thamnophilidae Phylum Chordata Order Passerine | Class Aves Scientific name Rhopornis ardesiacus Rank Species | |
 | ||
Genus RhopornisRichmond, 1902 Similar Narrow‑billed antwren, Sincorá antwren, Rio de Janeiro antbird, Orange‑bellied antwren, Silvery‑cheeked antshrike | ||
Slender antbird gravatazeiro rhopornis ardesiacus
The slender antbird (Rhopornis ardesiacus) is an endangered species of bird in the family Thamnophilidae. It is monotypic within the genus Rhopornis. It is endemic to dry forest at altitudes of 100–1,000 metres (330–3,280 ft) in Bahia and Minas Gerais in Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss. This relatively long-tailed antbird is about 19 centimetres (7.5 in) in length. Both sexes are grey with black-and-white markings on the wings and red eyes. The male has a black throat, while the female has a white throat and a brown crown.
Contents
Slender antbird
References
Slender antbird Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA